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Hay Castle – Hay-on-Wye Clock Tower loop from Clifford

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Hay Castle – Hay-on-Wye Clock Tower loop from Clifford

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Hay Castle – Hay-on-Wye Clock Tower loop from Clifford

01:26

13.3km

150m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: February 19, 2026

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Bannau Brycheiniog National Park

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Start point

Camping Site

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3.89 km

Rock Coppice

Forest

7.66 km

Hay Castle

Highlight • Historical Site

Hay Castle is a medieval fortress and a 17th-century Jacobean mansion house. The fort was built in the late 12th century and is considered to be one of the greatest …

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7.96 km

Hay-on-Wye Clock Tower

Highlight • Historical Site

The pretty clocktower in Hay-on-Wye was built in 1881, costing £600, which seems good value these days. If you think you've seen it before, it is the same design as …

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7.98 km

Hay-on-Wye Clock Tower and The Granary Café

Highlight • Historical Site

Hay-on-Wye is world-renowned for its books and bookshops, earning the title of "the town of books." Its unique location on the border between England and Wales makes it a perfect …

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8.09 km

Hay Distillery Bar

Highlight • Cafe

Bike Friendly, they will put your bike in the back if you ask

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11.6 km

Clifford Castle Ruins

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Clifford Castle is a Norman motte and bailey on the River Wye. It was built in 1070 but was reinforced at points throughout the late 11th and early 12th centuries. …

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13.3 km

End point

Camping Site

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.7 km

1.05 km

348 m

175 m

Surfaces

11.2 km

976 m

974 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (170 m)

Lowest point (80 m)

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Friday 8 May

19°C

5°C

27 %

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Hay Castle – Hay-on-Wye Clock Tower loop from Clifford

Hay Castle

Hay-on-Wye Clock Tower

Hay-on-Wye Clock Tower and The Granary Café

Hay Distillery Bar

Clifford Castle Ruins

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